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DWIs & Non-Disclosures

Experienced Friendswood Criminal Defense Attorneys

At the Gutheinz Law Firm, LLP, we provide informative legal services to
clients who have been arrested and charged with a variety of crimes. If
you were convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), a new law in Texas
may allow you to seal your record to all but a handful of parties. Our
Friendswood criminal defense lawyers can discuss your situation and determine
if you meet the eligibility requirements of the new legislation. From
start to finish, we can guide you through the process.
Contact our office today for a
free initial consultation.

What the New Law Could Mean for You

The new Texas law went into effect on September 1, 2017. It allows those
convicted of DWI to seal their records under certain circumstances. This
is known as non-disclosure of criminal records, and makes it so that your
record is hidden from most employers, individuals, companies, and other
parties who may have reason to check your criminal history.

Under the new law, you may be able to seal your DWI record if you:

Did not hurt anyone

Had a BAC of less than 0.15%

Do not have any other convictions on your record

Furthermore, the conviction must have been for a misdemeanor DWI offense
or other non-violent misdemeanor offense, and, in the case of a DWI, it
must have been your first DWI. To seal your record, you must wait at least
2 years after completing your original sentence, and you will also have
to use an ignition interlock device for a period of 6 months as part of
your sentence. If you were not ordered to install an Ignition interlock
device for at least 6 months, you may still obtain a non-disclosure, but
you must wait 5 years after the completion of the sentence. However, the
benefits of having a clean criminal record are worth the extra hassle.
The record sealing is granted on a case by case basis, so it depends on
the judge’s discretion whether or not you may be able to perform
this action.

Seek a Favorable Outcome with the Help of Our Defense Attorneys

The Gutheinz Law firm, LLP provides tenacious and thorough legal services
to clients in Texas and in some cases around the world. If you want to
seal your DWI record, we can represent you in court. Our Friendswood criminal
defense lawyers have more than 3 decades of combined legal experience.
We can use our knowledge to tailor effective legal strategies for your
case as you seek a beneficial solution.

Call us today at 281-992-0200 to discuss your case with our legal advocate.

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